Program manager - disaster risk management

Responsibilities:

• Lead backstopping of Plan’s institutional DRM project portfolio;
• As part of DRM team, lead pursuit of institutional funding, with a focus on U.S. Government donors;
• Support engagement with IH, ROs, and COs on DRM programming, practice, policy development, and initiatives;
• Support the development of DRM strategy;
• Support staff participation in DRM-related activities (including secondments and roster membership);
• Collaborate with IMC teams in the development of DRM-related individual funding efforts and communications pieces;
• Participate in development of operational areas relevant to DRM, including Logistics and Security planning;
• Represent Plan in USG-focused DRM events and fora.

Qualifications:

Knowledge, Skills, Ability

• Significant fundraising experience, including preparation of technical and cost applications for USAID and other USG donors
• Demonstrated experience leading the backstopping of USG-funded projects, including knowledge of USG rules and regulations for grant-funded awards
• Knowledge of DRM and international standards for emergency programming
• Strong interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to engage collaboratively within diverse groups
• Superior problem solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, tight deadlines, and priorities.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, make and communicate good decisions
• Willingness and ability to liaise with other teams and team members
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite programs, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access.

Education and Experience

• Master’s Degree in relevant field required (International Development, Public Health, WASH, Agriculture) or Bachelor’s and 3-5 years of experience in a relevant field, such as Relief operations or Logistics
• Minimum of 5 years of experience managing/backstopping USAID projects
• Significant overseas work experience in relief or development is highly desirable
• Experience with USG-funded emergency response programming highly desirable
• French and/or Spanish proficiency preferred

Physical and Mental Demands

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
• Annual travel up to 40%, primarily international.